The document summarizes the key points from the book "The Seeds of Innovation" which discusses how organizations can foster innovation. It outlines three components of innovation - creative thinking, strategic thinking, and transformational thinking. Creative thinking involves techniques for generating new ideas like discovering connections and becoming a visual thinker. Strategic thinking requires seeing the big picture, looking into the future, and identifying strategic ideas. Transformational thinking involves seeking greater awareness of self, teams, and the organization to ignite passion and take action to implement innovations. The integration of these three "seeds" is essential for organizations to achieve success and become innovative.

2. The Seeds of Innovation Cultivating the Synergy that Fosters New Ideas AUTHOR: Elaine Dundon PUBLISHER: AMACON DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2002 NUMBER OF PAGES: 241 pages Book pic

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